CC - Item 3A - Minutes 3-26-13Minutes of the
City Council
Meeting
March 26, 2013
The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Armenia at 6:05 p.m. in the
Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tem Low, Council Members
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman
Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Parks
Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda.
1. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing
Government Code Section 56.91d -1): 2
1. Alhambra & 46 Cities v.
Ly
City r F.awkesworth,
m Monta Scott. Public
2. Tammy nd L &G Rose %arden;C v. City of Rosemead
an -Case No. 487865
City Attorney Richman sf 7the at Cou.' 1 would discuss" d session item number 2 and not item 1. Mrs.
Richman explained that i tions to by the City Council, it would be announced at the
regular 7:00 pp�eti h
Mayor &Onta recessed Cou eeft to closed session at 6.06 pm.
Mayor ftlWow arrived to f neetinrat 6:10 p.m.
Regular City Council
Business Items
The regular meeting of thfMosernead City Council was called to order by Mayor Armenia at 7:01 p.m. in the
Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Low
INVOCATION: Council Member Alarcon
PRESENT: Mayor Armenta, Mayor Pro Tern Low, Council Members Alarcon, Clark and Ly
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ITEM NO. 3L...
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Allred, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager Hawkesworth,
Community Development Director Ramirez, Director of Parks and Recreation Montgomery- Scott, Public
Works Director Marcarello, and City Clerk Molleda.
City Attorney Rachel Richman announced that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
3. PRESENTATION
• Proclamation for Captain Tim Murakami for His
City Council presented a proclamation of recognition and a
for his service as Rosemead's first Chief of Police.
Captain Tim Murakami — thanked the City Council
Deputies and Public Safety staff for their hard work
Council Member Ly stated that under Capt
violent crimes 50 percent. The Public Safety
groups to talk about crime prevention progra
Council Member Clark thanked Captain Murakan
of integrity and appreciated him to the City.
for
Police.
Tim Murakami
the proitlamation. He comMOW the
s leaden rime has fallen about 28 percent and
Forum has t together different community
eked Captain i for his service to the City.
jd'ss to the organization, his model
!adership and commended him for his commitment
his work and service to the City.
his work in Rosemead and wished him well on his new
or Mand ong stated that on behalf of the Public Safety staff, she would like to
Captain Trakami on his promotion.
September 25, 2012 — Regular Meeting
January 22, 2013 — Regular Meeting
B. Claims and Demands
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• Resolution No. 2013 — 09
Recommendation: to approve Resolution No. 2013 — 09 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $517,727.21 NUMBERED 80266 ROUGH
80435 INCLUSIVELY T11
C. Release of Bond — Parcel Map 71294
9223 Rose Street
A faithful performance bond was incluAin Map 71294 to ensure the completion o improvements consisted of constructio (2) parkway trees, and the relocation o performance bond totaling the amount
completed to the satisfactionaf the Public Works
Recommendation: That the
1. Accept the completed public
2. Auth
Mayor Pro Tom Poll
Consent Calendar. Vote
ms of appro Nthe ve Parcel
works improe required
d a drivewtrig of two
I ubdivi a faithful
required improvements have been
, in the amount of $19,580.
Member Steven Ly to approve the
Tes. —Atj
No: Non
Abstain:
,Absent:
Programs FY 2013.14 Annual Action Plan
On February 12, 2013, the City Council conducted a public hearing to receive input on the
development of the City's Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2012 — June 30, 2013.
Four (4) social service organizations (Family Counseling Services, Family Promises, People
for People, and Southern California Housing Rights Center) and one (1) Community Housing
Development Organization — CHDO (Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation)
made presentations at the public hearing. Under federal regulations, no more than 15% of
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the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation can be used for social service
activities. In addition, under the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program, at least
15% must be set aside for a CHDO.
The Federal government is currently working on allocating CDBG and HOME funding awards
and has not yet announced the final amounts to each participating community; however, it is
estimated that the City of Rosemead will sustain a 5.1% funding reduction to both allocations
due to the 2013 Sequestration. Based on this estimated reducti , a summary of projects
has been prepared according to the funding requests for on DBG and HOME funded
activities.
Recommendation: That the City Council review
recommendations under the City's FY 2013 -14
Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded bo
and finalize the Community Development Block Grant and
2013 -14 Annual Action Plan. Vote resulted.in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta,
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Non
Council Member
B. Citywide
of local s
of speed
an�fialize a DBG and HOME funding
ua ction PIS'
staff report.
n
�cil er Margaret CI to review
�ffVVtt ndina under the Citv's Fiscal Year
that s as glad to be ge to increase funding for People for People.
a Veh de requires`that the City conduct an Engineering and Traffic Survey
very 7) ears. This requirement helps to ensure the proper posting
also i9s the Sheriffs Department to utilize radar or other electronic
Uri Jevices r speed enforcement efforts. To meet this requirement, staff
an , lysis to evaluate the existing speed zones within the City of Rosemead.
:om sion reviewed the findings at two (2) public meetings and after taking
umad with the recommendations identified in the survey.
That the City Council:
1. Review and approve the Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey establishing speed
limit zones; and
2. Introduce for First Reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 929, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, SETTING SPEED LIMITS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
Director of Public Works Chris Marcarello reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tom Low asked for clarifications on speed recommendations for De Adelena Avenue.
Director of Public Works Marcarello explained that De Adelena Avenue is a to igential street and the
original recommendation was based on the survey analysis of speeds and - tlway width for 30 miles per
hour. After review by the Traffic Commission and a member of the pub' ns were brought up
regarding different roadway conditions; therefore, it was recommend o do a the speed from 30 to
25 miles per hour. The Traffic Engineer has discretions in lookin ' o ed and ewing that street. II
was determined that the street was actually warranted from r io m 30 to 25 der hour.
Brian Lewin — submitted notes to City Clerk Molleda r storm r discussions fro fevious
meeting. Mr. Lewin did not support the traffic survey conduc ca u tl alt it was a diss ice to the
safety improvements in the City. He explained that some street of observed for their turn conflicts and
visibility issues. Mr. Lewin stated that he was of against the State • ate requirement of the 85- percentile
guideline but rather the failure to look at the s t nd determine the priate speeds. He asked that
Council delay the recommended approval for o and reevaluat opriateness of speed limits
with another agency. In specific, the city limit of Ind Mission D and Hart to Rio Hondo stretch
to Marshall Avenue.
City Manager Allred explai commendati for speed liFnit reductions are to enhance vehicular
and pedestrian safety. urvey wa ne in a profes nal study by the traffic engineering firm and then
considered by the Tr is ission ublic meetings.
Director of Pu area de eight streets with speed reduction
recommen, !r ed th Lewin was oroughly involved with the Traffic Commission reviews
and su when he exor is cori'ct s and considerations.
Council r Ly supporte speedjhits reductions on keynote areas, which are mandated, such as
school zones. L asked that uture projects staff include the Traffic Commission minutes with the staff
reports.
Council Member Clar with Council Member Ly and asked to postpone the item and review the
Traffic Commission Minu .
MayorArmenta stated that there is a deadline to approve the survey, otherwise funding will be lost.
Director of Public Works Marcarello explained that the speed survey has to be updated by the end of April in
order for citations to be enforceable with the courts.
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City Attorney Richman clarified that the ordinance could be brought back at the next meeting. However, the
ordinance would take effect until 30 days after its final approval.
Director of Public Works Marcarello stated that speeding ticket citations create revenue for the City.
Council Member Clark clarified that the City would not lose money from the State or Federal Government.
Director of Public Works Marcarello explained that if someone was to go to cou r nd contest a speeding
citation and the survey is not updated the ticket would not be valid in the cou
Council Member Ly stated that the ordinance should be approved to
avoid problems when citations are issued.
City Manager Allred reiterated that the survey was done by
review of the Traffic Commission. Staff is confident that teh
State laws.
Council Member Alarcon expressed support of staffs
wait to approve the survey. in,.
Mayor Pro Tom Low asked how often the spe ,, yin be
City Manager Allred stated that the update is
Director of Public Works M ined that
done within the first six.:. hs of ap I.
Nre rceable to
d hrough the
rdance with
stated that Council should not
app roval of the survey could be
Mayor Armenia stated that I ffi I ' ' on has v e their due diligence when reviewing the speed
survey and su rove dins
City Att y Richman re ance e.
e
Council r Steven Ly a mo ' n, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Polly Low to approve the
first reading inance No. and approve the Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey
establishingspi it zones ote resulted in:
Yes: ; Armenta, Low, Ly
No: Non
Abstain. Clark
Absent: None
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6. GENERAL ELECTION MATTERS
A. Resolution Reciting the Facts of the General Municipal Election held March 5, 2013
and Declaring the Results as Required by Law
On March 11, 2013, the City Clerk's office conducted the manual tally of one precinct as
required by the California Elections Code. On the same day, the final count of ballots was
conducted including provisional ballots and vote by mail ballots that were submitted on
March 5, 2013 (Election Day) before the closing of polling lo)6ris>r:
Resolution No. 2013 -10 declares the official results of M` " h 5, 2013 election and
includes the signed Certification of Canvass of electi esu `1 resolution also declares
that the City Clerk must immediately make and Ive each oY ersons elected a
Certificate of Election and administer to each,th o Office pre ed in the
Constitution of the State of California.
Recommendation: to approve
A RESOLUTION OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIF
GENERAL MUNICIP,
DECLARING THE RI
PROVIDED BY LAW
CITY COUNCILII%
A, RECITING TH
,fflON HELD ON
T Ai &W -OTHER
CITY OF
OF THE
T 5, 2013,
T AS
Council Member Steven
2013.10. Vote resultedi
Yes:
Mayor
Low,
Polly Low to approve resolution
the Opt'$ of Office and Issuance of Certificates of Election to Sandra
.y, and Margaret Clark
City Clerk Gloria M anno ed that the Oaths of Office would be administered in the same order as the
names of candidates a on the general municipal election ballot.
Maya Villagran - approached the podium to administer the Oath of Office to candidate elect Sandra
Armenta.
Dr. Mathew Lin - approached the podium to administer the Oath of Office to candidate elect Steven Ly.
Phil Clark - approached the podium to administer the Oath of Office to candidate elect Margaret Clark.
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C. Presentations and Comments
Tommy Chung — representing Judy Chu's office, presented certificates of congressional recognition to the
re -elect Council Members.
Mayor Barbara Messina — Mayor of Alhambra and Mayor Pro Tern Stephen Sham congratulated the re-
elected City Council Members.
Janet Chin — stated that on behalf of Senator Ed Hernandez and herself, she d,to congratulate the re-
elected City Council Members. Mrs. Chin expressed support to the City Co, w it and stated that as a Garvey
School Board Member she hopes to establish a relationship with the Ci f'RSmead and wish them the
best on their new office terms..
Council Member Armenta thanked some of her supporters,
Paramount; former Council Member Mike of West Covina
Member; and Thomas Wong, San Gabriel Water Distri
Council Member Ly thanked Andrew Wong, Pomona Unified
Water District; Albert Chang, Interim Executive Director of Chir
and his grandmother, family and friends for th ort.
City Manager Allred announced that City of Sout I
elected Council Members.`
Council Member Clark than upporters, fa ; lly and
Council Member A eni ked fa jiy, friends and y toi
Sf
Mayor =UNC #sdther ed mber
7. CITEO ZATI
em D an of the City of
Gabriel Wate It ct Board
Szu -Pei Lu Yang, Rowland
Elected Officials, Association;
of recognition to the re-
their support during the election.
for their support and well wishes.
This is the tier the Wuncil to reorganize by appointing a Mayor and Mayor Pro
Urn, re. ttv for one -year terms.
A. V40intment ent of Mayor— City Clerk Presiding
B. of Mayor Pro Tern — Newly appointed Mayor Presiding
C. Presentations and Comments
Council Member Steven Ly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Margaret Clark to appoint
Polly Low as Mayor of the City of Rosemead. Vote resulted in:
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Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Mayor Low asked for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Sandra Armenta made a motion, seconded by Council Me ber Margaret Clark to
appoint William Alarcon as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Rosemead. Vo ited in:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Mayor Low and Council presented a plaque of appreciat' utgoing`iayor Sandra Amif her a
service as Rosemead Mayor.{f
8. MATTERS FROM MAYOR & CITY
Tommy Chung — representing Judy Chu's offi
outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Low in recognition of
certificates t s ing Mayor Armenta and
�%tbf= City /1
Council Member Clark aske r urn the
and resident David Rodriou . .
Commissioner Michael Saccaro
r3
The meeting
the
fiiissioner Michael Saccaro and resident David
eduled to take place on April 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in
Avenue in Rosemead.
Polly Low
Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
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